403(b) Contribution Limits

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A lot of people are familiar with 401(k)s, even though the name could not possibly be less catchy or memorable (if you didn’t know, it’s named for a tax code). Fewer people are familiar with 403(b)s, which are essentially retirement vehicles for those working for nonprofits, such as teachers, the military and other government workers. A 403(b) is very much like a 401(k), but there are some differences that are worth knowing if you work for a nonprofit, such as what the contribution limits are.